Of course, if the 49ers are planning on having Cundiff in the bullpen in the event Akers struggles, why would Harbaugh acknowledge it? It’s not the type of indirect public diss a coach wants to give a struggling kicker who has been fighting to retain his job and rediscover his confidence. …

This season, Willis and Lee were joined by linebackers NaVarro Bowman and Aldon Smith; safety Dashon Goldson and guard Mike Iupati. The six first-team selections topped the previous franchise record of five (1972 and 2011). …